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SABC News and Current Affairs

Award-winning Current Affairs and news talk show bringing you topical news issues of the week. Relevant to Lotus FM - we cover issues YOU want - beating deadlines, making headlines. 6-7am, 1-1:30pm weekdays and weekends from 1-2pm.

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3:25

#PODCAST The National Association of School Governing...

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2024/01/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Parents must be given the option to purchase their child's school uniform from the supplier of their choice with-out any interference from the school. That's according to the National Association of School Governing Bodies who say that several complaints have surfaced where parents have been forced to buy school uniforms from exclusive selected supplier who dictate high prices. General secretary, Matakanye Matakanye told Newsbreak that school management would

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3:06

#PODCAST Teams continue mop up operations as...

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2024/01/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With inclement weather and weather warnings continuing for the rest of this week, disaster teams are still mopping up and conducting assessments after several parts of KwaZulu-Natal were affected in the last two weeks. The provincial Department of Cooperative Governance says 40 people died during the festive season due to floods that battered the province. Spokesperson Siboniso Mngadi told Newsbreak that the province is experiencing unusual weather patterns in

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3:51

#PODCAST eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement...

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2024/01/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement (ERPM) is urging residents affected by adjusted water bills to contact them before signing an acknowledgement of debt. This follows a meeting between eThekwini Municipality officials and the ERPM over the ongoing water billing issue. According to the City's Indigent Policy, residents whose properties fall below 250-thousand-rand in value are eligible for six kiloliters of free water per month. However, due to a

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4:07

#PODCAST SAMATU comment on South Africa's "critically...

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2024/01/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) says the doctor-patient ratio is reaching critically low levels in the country while hundreds of fully trained Doctors are left unemployed. A recent survey by the Union found that over 800 qualified doctors remain unemployed following the completion of their two-year medical internship and one year community service. Union General Secretary, Dr Cedric Sihlangu says the current doctor-patient ratio

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2:50

#PODCAST Evidence of widespread abuse and torture by...

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2024/01/09

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world's biggest Christian evangelical churches has been uncovered by the BBC. Dozens of ex-Synagogue Church of all Nations members allege atrocities, including rape and forced abortions, by Nigeria's late TB Joshua. The allegations of abuse in a secretive Lagos compound span almost 20 years. The church did not respond to the allegations but said previous claims have been unfounded. In this

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3:49

#PODCAST Durban personal trainer Vernon Moodley...

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2024/01/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - While many people are going by the trend "new-year new-me", fitness often forms part of their new year resolutions. Some people choose to train at home while others flock to gym facilities this time of the year. However, the situation many people find themselves in is not knowing how to maintain consistency after starting their fitness journey. Durban-based fitness and personal trainer, Vernon Moodley, says remembering your reason for getting fit will help

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3:03

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: ANC January 8th statement looks to...

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2024/01/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Political analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze, says he expects that the ANC's January 8 Statement will set the tone for the leading party's 2024 election campaign and political agenda. The ANC was founded on January 8th, 1912, 112 years ago, and for many years the occasion of this anniversary was marked with the release by the National Executive Committee of a major statement for the forthcoming year. This year the statement will be delivered by President Cyril

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3:11

#PODCAST Leadership commentator joins us to discuss...

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2024/01/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - While some employees wish they had less to do at work, there are some people who are simply bored from having too little to do and fewer opportunities to use skills and passions in a fulfilling way. This is what experts call "boreout" – a sub-optimal state that is prevalent in workplaces and characterised by low motivation, low challenge, and low interest. Africa MD at Jack Hammer, Advaita Naidoo, says that while boreout is not as serious as burnout or as

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3:50

#PODCAST SA Weather Service predict heavy rainfall in...

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2024/01/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Gauteng province this week. Forecaster for the South African Weather Services, Vanetia Phakula...

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3:59

#PODCAST Angels of the North Foundation to spend...

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2023/12/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-Profit Company, the Angels of the North Foundation will spend their festive season providing hot meals and food parcels among other things to the needy - mainly in the Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. The NPO which was started a few years ago, provides meals to around 1000 people on a weekly basis. Founder, Vitesh Hurinanthan says they are also planning a major back to school hamper driver which will take place in January 2024....

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3:06

#PODCAST N3 Toll Concession say traffic volumes are...

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2023/12/22

By Newsbreak Producer Nomzamo Xulu - The N3 Toll Concession say traffic volumes are steadily rising, especially around minibus taxi ranks. Traffic is expected to increase further as many travelers depart to various destinations for the festive holiday period. This is according to the N3 Toll Concession's Thania Dhoogra. Dhoogra has urged motorists to follow the speed limit...

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2:36

#PODCAST People struggling to pay municipal bills...

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2023/12/22

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - eThekwini Municipality residents struggling to pay their municipal bills have until the end of this month to take advantage of the City's debt relief programme. The programme allows for the settlement of the outstanding debt over a maximum period of 36 months. The programme comes with specific conditions, which excludes government and parastatals. It however focuses on assisting individuals, non-profit organisations and businesses experiencing financial

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1:08

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 22...

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2023/12/22

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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3:24

#PODCAST The Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille...

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2023/12/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Celebrity chef and cookbook author, Fatima Sydow, is being remembered for her unwavering commitment to preserving and sharing the Cape Malay heritage. The 50-year-old Sydow died on Tuesday after a three-year battle with cancer. She was laid to rest from the Taronga Road Mosque in Crawford in Cape Town yesterday. Reacting to her death, Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says Sydow will be remembered as a beloved figure who inspired countless people...

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2:41

#PODCAST Private parlours consult with the council to...

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2023/12/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Private funeral parlours are in talks with the eThekwini Municipality in a bid to take over the management of the Mobeni Heights Crematorium at Chatsworth south of Durban. The crematorium has been closing and re-opening on a regular basis over the last decade due to furnace malfunctions and gas issues. President of the Progressive Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa, Clive Moodley says families are bearing the brunt and are constantly complaining

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4:02

#PODCAST Part 3 of our interview with the NSRI...

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2023/12/21

By Newsbreak Intern Nomzamo Xulu - The National Sea Rescue Institute says learning how to swim should be prioritised as an essential skill that all South Africans should have, especially children. This is according to the NSRI Spokesperson, Craig Lambonin. In part 3 of our conversation with Lambonin, he says their goal at the NSRI is to lower the number of deaths due to drowning by equipping people with life-saving swimming skills...

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3:56

#PODCAST Local melanoma cancer survivor emphasises...

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2023/12/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As the temperature rises this summer, a melanoma cancer survivor is encouraging people to prioritise their skin health. Naniki Seboni was diagnosed with Stage 3 malignant melanoma at just 24 years of age. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), estimates that a 10 % decrease in ozone levels will result in an additional 300 000 non-melanoma and 4 500 melanoma skin cancer cases globally. The National Cancer Registry (NCR) says that melanoma among South

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4:58

#PODCAST SARB continue their drive to encourage...

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2023/12/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - As the year ends and South Africans get access to festive spending funds, scammers are also on high alert - targeting unsuspecting people. The South African Reserve Bank is on a final 2023 drive to encourage people to know their money. To familiarise themselves with the currency's upgraded security features; to be able to recognize counterfeit or fake money; as well as what to do if their encounter this fake and dye-stained money. Pearl Kgalege, head of

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3:18

#PODCAST NSRI discuss the prevalence of rip currents...

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2023/12/20

By Newsbreak Intern Nomzamo Xulu - The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged people to call for assistance rather than attempt to rescue someone who may be caught by rip current. According to NSRI Spokesperson Craig Lambinon, rip currents are among the deadliest threats that swimmers may encounter. In part 2 of our conversation with Lambinon, he says beach goers must always exercise caution as warmer days lure them to the coast...

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3:30

#PODCAST NSRI urge all beach goers to stay vigilant &...

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2023/12/19

By Newsbreak Intern Nomzamo Xulu- The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is issuing a warning to beachgoers to stay vigilant and swim only in designated areas that have lifeguards on duty. This follows an incident at the weekend where a teenager was left paralyzed after injuring himself while swimming at a beach in Salt Rock, on the north coast. In part one of Newsbreak's three-part conversation with NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, we unpacked beach safety tips for the festive season...

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